Changed the front bead on my guns to large white beads. Way easier to see in early light of the morning. Was taught this by a retired PH from Africa. Says not many things the white bead wont stand out against.

Randy says lots of things. He hates steel and most no-tox shot and doesn't know much about shooting it, he just knows enough to rail against it. Which is a waste of everyone's time. I would not value his opinions on steel. His opinions in this case are based mostly on lead shot in small doses I believe.

SBE: Replaced all the springs with heavier weight to avoid the click. (Worst mod was getting it camoed. It didn't last a season and I able to rub off some of it with my thumb).

Urika: Replaced the lifter with a B_80 bent version, put in some new parts from a 390, replaced springs in the stinger/bolt. Liked the stock (it's a hunting version), so swapped out the barrels to Optima sporting barrel. Then got some C-N-C chokes. Has 2 pads that are set in with an allen wrench. One shorty for hunting and a longer version for sporting clays. Also have a heavy weight on the end of the forearm. This gun when I'm shooting a lot feels like it's part of me.

The best modification I make on hunting shotguns is trimming/grinding the point off the bottom of the recoil pad so it resembles a skeet pad instead of a trap pad. If your skinny it won't make much of a difference, but if your bulky or a busty lady, the shotgun won't snag during your gun mount or dig-in when you shoot.

The second best modification is to add weight to the stock of a barrel heavy gas semi to change the balance. Its helpful shooting from a boat blind, layout blind, or low gun 5-stand and sporting clays.

Add the right amount of lead and the shotgun will fly to your shoulder, too much and you'll get slapped on the cheek.

All my guns have the following:1. Drop to fit me using tapered shims or handworking when necessary2. Add high end recoil pad.3. Add Allens red or green front sight. 4. Apply a coat of Tung Oil Varnish over present finish and to all uncoated surfaces.Ned S the young 85 yr old.